Fixing Dental Flaring with Invisalign: A Comprehensive Guide

🦷Dental flaring occurs when teeth are angled forward, affecting the overall appearance and functionality.

🔑Invisalign offers a non-extraction option to retract flared teeth, providing a desirable outcome.

💡Interproximal reduction (IPR) involves removing a small amount of tooth structure to create space for reangling the front teeth.

📈Invisalign combined with IPR can achieve significant changes, with results ranging from 6 to 10 degrees of tooth retraction.

👄Lip retraction can also be achieved through Invisalign treatment, enhancing jaw definition and improving overall aesthetics.

What is dental flaring?

—Dental flaring refers to the angling forward of teeth, leading to an undesirable appearance and functional issues.

How does Invisalign fix dental flaring?

—Invisalign offers a non-extraction option to retract flared teeth, providing a more balanced and aligned smile.

What is interproximal reduction (IPR)?

—IPR involves removing a small amount of tooth structure to create space for reangling the front teeth, achieving better alignment.

Are the changes achieved with Invisalign and IPR significant?

—Yes, the combination of Invisalign and IPR can lead to noticeable changes, typically ranging from 6 to 10 degrees of tooth retraction.

Can Invisalign treatment also improve lip retraction?

—Yes, Invisalign treatment can also help retract the lips, enhancing jaw definition and overall facial aesthetics.

00:00Introduction to the topic of dental flaring and its impact on teeth alignment.

00:41Options for retracting flared teeth, including braces with extraction and Invisalign with interproximal reduction (IPR).

01:32Real patient examples showcasing the effectiveness of Invisalign and IPR in reangling the front teeth.

02:17Digital simulations illustrating the final positions of teeth after Invisalign treatment with IPR.

02:59Additional examples of successful Invisalign and IPR cases, demonstrating excellent results.